New Restaurants

Let us help you stay up to date with what's new and what's coming to Nashville's tasteful food scene.

With so many anticipated Nashville restaurant openings, it’s hard to keep up with what has already opened, what’s coming soon, and what’s changed. Let us help you stay up to date with all the delicious Nashville restaurant news.  

Restaurants:
Recently Opened

March 2024

  • AVA Rooftop Bar
    An elevated rooftop experience in Downtown Nashville with craft cocktails, wine, and Mediterranean-inspired small places.
  • Taco Bamba
    Chef Victor Albisu, a James Beard-nominated chef based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, has opened Taco Bamba’s first Nashville location in Green Hills.

February 2024

  • Afro XYZ
    This new Afro-fusion restaurant has introduced African fare to Marathon Village.
  • Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe
    Elodie Habert brings authentic French baked goods and cuisine to the Midtown neighborhood.
  • January at Southall Farm & Inn
    Southall’s signature restaurant, January, brings the spirit of our pursuits across the farm together
  • Limo Peruvian eatery
    Authentic Peruvian cuisine in the heart of East Nashville, featuring Chef Marcio Florez's culinary signature and Mauricio Sulay's expertise.
  • Salento Italia
    Donelson has a cozy new neighborhood Italian joint with nods to Greek cuisine. Introducing Salento Italia, the latest concept from the sibling team behind Greko, Darfons, and Southside Grill.
  • Sora
    Nashville's highest and newest sushi dining experience is now at Skye Lounge atop the Sheraton Hotel. Local Chef Art Insyxiengmay will prepare fresh and creative sushi offerings in this iconic fixture of the Nashville skyline.
  • SusieCakes
    A female-owned, all-American bakery offers classic desserts made entirely from scratch using simple, natural ingredients.
  • The Restaurant at W Nashville
    In place of Andrew Carmellini's The Dutch is now The Restaurant at W Nashville, which serves classic American cuisine with regional and local flavors.
  • Upbeet
    An Atlanta-based counter-serve fast-casual concept offering vegetarian and organic-focused grain bowls and smoothies is now open in the Gulch.

January 2024

  • Bad Luck Burger Club
    The beloved Bad Luck Burger Club Smashburger food truck has found a permanent location at Honeytree Meadery in East Nashville
  • Benji's Bagel & Coffee House
    Owned by husband-and-wife duo Becca and Niko Bendaj, at Benji's Bagel & Coffee House, guests can choose from bagel and schmear flavors, pastries, and coffee or tea options.
  • BetMGM Sports Lounge Restaurant & Bar
    BetMGM Sports Lounge Restaurant & Bar is now open at Bridgestone Arena, bringing all the fun and energy of Broadway.
  • Bungalow10
    A vibe dining restaurant featuring globally inspired cuisine in Hillsboro Village.
  • Glasshaüs
    Part café, part glassblowing studio, and part event venue, this spot is a unique experience.
  • Jar Cocktail Club
    A speakeasy-style cocktail club in Hillsboro Village featuring craft cocktails, a small bites menu, and a lineup of live DJs.
  • Pie Town Tacos
    Fast-casual taco joint Pie Town Tacos opened its second location on Woodland Street in East Nashville.
  • Neighborlily
    A community-oriented flower, coffee, and tea shop nestled in the heart of historic Germantown.
  • Neighbors
    The Gulch is the newest locale for the bar and restaurant’s fourth eatery. Ramone's Oyster Bar & Citrus Club Wedgewood-Houston's first rooftop bar with oysters, cocktails, and more is at Mercado by Butchertown.
  • Ramone's Oyster Bar & Citrus Club
    Wedgewood-Houston's first rooftop bar with oysters, cocktails, and more is at Mercado by Butchertown.

December 2023

  • Bagelshop
    Kayla Palmer and Max Palmer opened up a new bagel shop in Donelson, serving hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels made fresh every day.
  • Barrel Proof
    Barrel Proof, a New Orleans staple, opened its first out-of-state location, serving up smash burgers and craft cocktails.

November 2023

  • The Amsterdamian
    Owner Martin Terporten, a native of the Netherlands, opened a cocktail-centric East Nashville spot serving a select menu of favorites such as fondue, bruschetta, and dessert.
  • Barrel Proof
    This neighborhood bar in New Orleans has opened a Nashville location in Germantown.
  • Burger + Grain
    The Nations’ newest culinary open-kitchen concept opened with a menu filled with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Café Momentum
    Award-winning restaurant and culinary training facility for justice-impacted youth is open.
  • Cherries
    Cherries is Dickerson Pike’s newest go-to, with an outdoor courtyard to enjoy boozy frozen drinks, cold beer, and a selection of bites from the wood-fired grill.
  • Friends In Low Places
    Garth Brooks opened a bar on Lower Broadway featuring three floors, live music stages, and multiple bars.
  • Mercado by Butchertown
    The Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood just gained another culinary adventure with Mercado by Butchertown - affiliation with Butchertown Hall. Enjoy fresh oysters in the raw bar or Butchertown favorites like queso and oak-smoked brisket.
  • Puttshack
    Ideally situated in The Gulch near Pins Mechanical, Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience with neon lights, beer pong, and an extensive menu featuring everything from lamb skewers and Thai octopus to chorizo and cheese empanadas or Korean BBQ bao buns.
  • Retrograde Coffee + The Bar at Retrograde
    With a new storefront in historic City Heights, Retrograde Coffee delivers a cozy neighborhood coffee stop.

October 2023

  • Bad Idea
    Bad Idea, a wine-forward restaurant from sommelier Alex Burch, is open in East Nashville.
  • Bar Continental
    Taking over the space once occupied by Chef Brock’s former concept, The Continental, Bar Continental is a cozy record bar and lounge where you can sip on classic cocktails and savor a rotating selection of seafood-driven bites.
  • Blind Barber
    A barbershop by day and cocktail lounge by night opened in South Gulch.
  • Joe Muer Seafood
    Detroit-based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group opened Joe Muer Seafood at Capitol View in the North Gulch in late 2023.
  • Grandpa Bar
    This coffee and cocktail bar is Marathon Village’s newest spot for caffeine and signature libations.
  • Sabell's
    Located in a colorful 1930s bungalow, this new 21-and-over taverna offers mezze plates, a full bar, and a great patio in East Nashville.
  • Schulman's
    Named after David “Skull” Schulman, who pioneered Nashville’s dive bar scene with Skull’s Rainbow Room, Schulman’s is an unpretentious neighborhood joint with vintage signs, leather barstools, and a no-fuss menu that includes fried pickles, a fried bologna sandwich, and a pastrami dip.
  • SweetMilk
    Pat Martin of Hugh Baby’s recently opened the doors on his new independent venture, SweetMilk. Based on the traditional Southern fare his grandmother used to make, the menu serves breakfast and lunch favorites such as scratch-made biscuits, mill-ground grits, pancakes with hickory syrup, cast-iron fried chicken, and country-fried steak.
  • Tiger Bar
    Tiger Bar has taken over 2909 B Gallatin Pike in East Nashville. The bar offers a menu of classic cocktails from the 1930s era.

September 2023

  • Black Market Bar and Grill
    Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, owner George Cowgil has brought the Black Market to Printer’s Alley.
  • Evelyn'a at the Hutton Hotel
    Located on the ground floor of the iconic Hutton Hotel, Evelyn’s is a love letter to classic Americana — nostalgic recipes expressed in unique, modern ways.
  • The Iberian Pig
    Coming from Atlanta, The Iberian Pig Nashville delivers some seriously delicious Spanish-style tapas and charcuterie board to the Gulch neighborhood.
  • Sports & Social
    A one-of-a-kind sports bar at The Mall at Green Hills boasts a 33-foot LED media wall and 20+ HDTVs, making it the next best thing to watch the game at the stadium.
  • World of Beer
    World of Beer in Midtown offers more than just what’s on tap, from giant Bavarian pretzels to flatbreads, burgers, and char-grilled shrimp

August 2023

  • Harper's Steakhouse
    Milkshake Concepts, an experiential hospitality group making significant long-term investments to bring memorable hospitality experiences to Nashville, has officially opened its next Music City destination: Harper’s Steakhouse.
  • Pelato
    An Italian concept by two New York City restaurateurs opened in Germantown.

July 2023

  • Iggy’s
    Italian-inspired restaurant and wine bar centered around fresh pasta in Wedgewood-Houston.

June 2023

  • Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar
    Italian-inspired cuisine created by Chef Partners Jamie Lynch and Adam Hodgson utilizing imported Italian ingredients as well as local Nashville products in the heart of Downtown.
  • Present Tense
    Co-owned and operated by Michelin-starred restaurant veterans Rick Margaritov and Ryan Costanza, Present Tense brings Southeast Asian dishes and sake to Wedgewood-Houston.
  • Marble Fox Brewing Company
    From beer tastings and food pairings to live music and trivia nights, there’s always something going on at this brewery.

May 2023

  • Heirloom Rooftop Nashville
    The heirloom on the hotel's top floor offers breathtaking panoramic views of Music City and a chef-curated menu of Southern tapas, cocktails, and mocktails.
  • St. Vito Focacciaria
    Nashville-based sfincione pizza and Sicilian street food concepts are open in the Gulch.
  • Black Tap Craft Burger and Beer
    With award-winning burgers, iconic Crazyshake® milkshakes, and downtown NYC vibes, Black Tap puts a southern spin on its menu while adding new locally-inspired offerings.
  • Riviere
    Offering a fresh, modern menu atop the Four Seasons Hotel.
  • Hero Doughnuts and Buns
    Hero started as a pop-up shop and has since opened a location in Sylvan Heights.

April 2023

  • Bills Sandwich Palace
    A small batch, regionally inspired sandwich shop with a rotating menu.
  • Hand Cut Nashville
    Finest chops, burgers, pasta, and more using modern recipes and quality ingredients with a full mixology bar and world-class wine list.
  • Salt Grass Steakhouse
    An open-campfire style steakhouse with Shiner Bock beer bread made from scratch daily to Certified Angus Beef® steaks chargrilled to perfection opened in Opryland.

March 2023

  • Hearts
    An all-day, Australian-inspired breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot in 12South featuring all your breakfast favorites plus some unique and exciting dishes inspired by the Melbourne cafe culture.
  • Kisser
    A casual daytime restaurant serving Japanese comfort food located in East Nashville's Highland Yards.
  • Noko
    Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant influenced by the wanderlust and simplicity of the region, nestled in the heart of East Nashville.
  • Streetcar Taps and Garden
    Chef Carter Hach serves seasonal menus, beer, wine, and cocktails in a turn-of-the-century brick building that once housed West Nashville's first grocery.
  • Teddy’s Tavern
    A locally-founded bar and restaurant aimed at bringing some of the old to new Nashville.
  • Velvet Taco
    A one-of-a-kind taco concept serving premium food in a unique & funky fast-casual setting opened in East Nashville.
Coming Soon

Spring 2024

  • Back 40 Nashville
    Downtown's UBS Tower is slated for a restaurant in a ground-floor space next to Jeff Ruby’s. Back 40 Nashville will offer modern American cuisine with a “Southern twist” and is slated to open in spring 2024 at 315 Deaderick St. back40nashville.com.
  • Barracuda Taco Stand
    Based in New Orleans, Barracuda Taco Stand will take Silo Studios' outdoor amenity space in early 2024. Read more from the Nashville Post.
  • Brotherly Love
    Nashvillian John Hoffman owns Brotherly Love, which will focus on Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks. This will be Hoffman’s first Brotherly Love, operating from an outdoor dining patio in the Nations beginning in early 2024. Read more from the Nashville Post.
  • Chief's
    Eric Church's six-story Lower Broadway bar has plans to open in March 2024. It will feature an intimate, seated live music venue and a whole hog barbecue restaurant on the rooftop, serving meats from pitmaster and James Beard Award-winner Rodney Scott. chiefsonbroadway.com.
  • Fancypants
    An Honest to Goodness Hospitality concept is opening at 917 Dickerson Pike in East Nashville in early 2024. Led by chef Weaver, the kitchen will offer a unique grid-style menu that features a seasonal tasting of dishes that can be mixed and matched, shared or not. Read more from Nashville Lifestyles.
  • The Finch Grill & Raw Bar
    Milkshake Concepts is preparing to launch its 3rd restaurant concept in Nashville, located in the historic Union Station complex. The Finch will open on March 22, 2024. thefinchrestaurant.com
  • Fishmonger
    Atlanta-based seafood-focused spot has plans to open two Nashville locations in the spring of 2024. Read more from Nashville Eater.
  • Fogg Street Lawn Club
    A multilevel entertainment venue with rooftop British lawn bowling and a rugby and soccer pub is opening in downtown Nashville in the spring of 2024. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
  • Good People Brewing Company
    Birmingham-based Good People Brewing Company will open in East Nashville's Cleveland Park neighborhood. The taproom will offer a small brewing component at the historic McGavock House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more from the Nashville Post.
  • Momotaro
    Opening soon in Wedgewood-Houston, this modern Japanese restaurant will use local ingredients and traditional methods. Read more from the Nashville Scene.
  • Pastis
    The famed New York City bistro from Keith McNally will open soon next to Soho House Nashville. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.

Summer 2024

  • The Henry
    Phoenix-based restaurateur Sam Fox is bringing another restaurant to Nashville, this time to 12South. The Henry will add an American-based all-day option to the growing neighborhood. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
  • Odie's
    Old Dominion is bringing a new bar to Nashville's Midtown neighborhood in the summer of 2024. Read more from Country Music Television.
  • Saffire
    Longtime Nashville restaurateur Tom Morales will reopen Saffire at The Factory at Franklin in 2024. Guests can expect a wood-fired grill and classics, like steak biscuits, gumbo oyster bar, smoked prime rib, and new items. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.

Fall 2024

  • Paris Baguette
    Sisters Hanna Chen and Kate Lee are bringing a piece of their South Korean childhood to the Gulch in the fall of 2024. Read more from Nashville Eater.

Winter 2024

  • Andiamo Presto
    Detroit-based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group announced it will open Andiamo Presto at Capitol View in the North Gulch in late 2024. Read more from the Nashville Post.
  • Masero
    One of Dallas' top-rated Tex-Mex restaurants is coming to Nashville's 12South neighborhood sometime in 2024. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
  • Philippe Chow
    Philippe Chow, the upscale Beijing-style restaurant founded in New York City, announced its forthcoming Nashville location will join the lineup of restaurants and entertainment spaces at the historic Cummins Station near downtown sometime in 2024. The restaurant will be neighbors with Pullman Standard Cocktail Lounge, The Gibson Garage, The Finch Grill & Raw Bar, and Cannery Hall at 209 10th Ave. philippechow.com
  • Urban Cowboy Public House
    The owners of New York-based boutique hospitality brand Urban Cowboy Hotels will open a restaurant and bar in the downtown Arcade in 2024. Read more from the Nashville Scene.

Coming in 2025

  • Ocean Prime
    Columbus-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is planning its first Nashville restaurant. Ocean Prime will open in 10,000 square feet at the Nashville Yards project in 2025, marking the brand's 21st location. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
  • Fogo de Chao
    A Brazilian Steakhouse offering skewered meats carved tableside is coming to Nashville Yards in 2025. Read more from the Tennessean.
  • Oak by Tabu
    A California restaurateur, Jeff Chon, is bringing a new Japanese restaurant to downtown Nashville. Oak by Tabu will open in SoBro at 534 Sixth Ave. S., on the ground floor of the Sentral apartment complex. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
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